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Month: August 2021

When what I do doesn’t match who I am

Aug 29, 2021PfP3-Minute PreceptsIntentional Growth, Introspection, Mentoring, Self-awareness

How do I move forward when what I do doesn’t match who I am? This blog post provides a scripturally-based template for how to move forward. The Essentials During the first ten-plus years of my career, what I was doing didn’t fit well with who I am. I had some successes, but no clear pattern […]

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Where should I focus?

Aug 29, 2021PfPVerse ParaphrasesComfort Zone, Perception is Reality, Personal Growth, Strengths Focus, Trigger Points

What’s a fatal flaw? if struck there I’m of no value. As I build self-awareness I can minimize exposure to these weaknesses. This blog post contains my personal, weekday LinkedIn posts for August 16 through August 20, 2021. Just follow the directions. Ha! I hate setting up technology. For example, our new smart TV. The […]

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Foolish overconfidence isn’t self-confidence!

Aug 22, 2021PfP3-Minute PreceptsKnow-Do Balance, Over-confidence, Self-confidence

Like it or not, foolish overconfidence isn’t self-confidence! Instead, overconfidence can be destructive if not managed properly. The Essentials Can I push too hard? That is, extend myself beyond reasonable bounds? And, in so doing take foolish chances that are excessively risky? No, not just when I’m 18! That said, I don’t think there’s a […]

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I see what I’m looking for!

Aug 22, 2021PfPVerse ParaphrasesGrowth Mindset, Increased Capacity, Personal Reflection, Self-awareness

At times, it’s easy to miss what’s obvious because I see what I’m looking for! I address this problem by being open to many options. This blog post contains my personal LinkedIn entries for the week of August 9 through August 15, 2021. End-of-the-rope living! For some, summer months include vacation. Time to get away. […]

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I’m sure that I’m right!

Aug 15, 2021PfP3-Minute PreceptsCritical thinking, Self-consumed, Wise Counsel

Sometimes, I’m wrong even when I’m sure that I’m right! Here are some suggestions for side-stepping self-consumption. The Essentials Be honest. Ever been absolutely convinced you were right? But, found out you were wrong? I have! For example, when I’m too angry to listen to reason, say from my wife. Why was I so wrong? […]

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